Family Fun Directory: Things To Do with Kids

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Round Lake Park has amenities that include playground equipment, a splash pad, a swimming beach, biking and hiking trails, a skate park, an ice rink, picnic areas, and sports fields.

Round Lake Park Playground & Splash pad

The free splash pad is a unique sprinkler-like fixture. Unlike some splash pads, it does not operate continuously. Instead, users can turn it on by pressing a button that is located on the back of the red megaphone sprayer. It will automatically turn itself off again after a certain amount of time. Families can find the splash pad in the playground area. Splash pads hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.

Our kids have enjoyed being able to run freely between the marine-themed fountains and the treehouse-ish play structure adjacent. The playground also features quite the unique merry-go-round. Makes us sick just to look at it, but it probably won't faze your older kids. In May of 2019, the City resurfaced the rubber play surface of this playground.

Round Lake Park Beach

The beach season starts mid-June and runs through late August. The beach is guarded from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Families can also rent water crafts by the hour, between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with prices as follow:

Canoes

$5 per hour

Stand-up Paddleboards

$8 per hour

Youth Kayaks

$5 per hour

Round Lake Skate Plaza

The skate park has concrete ramps, hubba and grind ledges, china bank, stairs, hand rail, flat bar and more. Skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers may all use this park.

Birthday Parties at Round Lake Pavilion or Building

Eden Prairie Residents may rent the park's building or pavilion between April and October. The pavilion holds up to 200 people and the building has a capacity of 60. The pavilion's amenities include 12 picnic tables, electricity, and a drinking fountain. Residents can rent a half-day for $125 or a full day for $165. The city requires a $200 damage deposit.

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This is the most extensive collection of companies, organizations, activities and places to find things to do with kids in the Twin Cities. Find things to do this weekend, things to do today, things to do with toddlers, things to do with teens. We have it all. Sort by indoor things to do with kids or outdoor things to do with kids. Find theater, music, water parks, aquariums, zoos, museums, seasonal fun.

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This directory was made for families who live in the Twin Cities metro to connect with local businesses. However, visitors to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area will find our directory useful to learn more about venues with insider tips and details. Use this directory to find the best things to do with families in Minnesota's largest metropolitan area.

Beginning July 3, 2019

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